Objects that sink have ________ (less/more) density than objects that float.

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An object floats on a liquid when the weight of the object balances the upward push of the liquid or if the object is less dense than the liquid it is immersed in.
An object sinks in a liquid when the weight of the object is more than the upward push of water or if the object is denser than the liquid, it is immersed in.
Hence, Objects that sink have more density than objects that float.

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